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MIÉ 30.12.2015
Exciting start
The opening exchanges were very exciting and augered well for an open match. Celta played with a mix of patient build-up play and rapid counter-attacks, while Athletic chose to play with long balls to their forwards.
Raul Garcia
The former Atletico Madrid player, who signed for the Basques at the start of the season, has settled well at San Mames and grew into the game as it developed. He was at the heart of most of Ernesto Valverde’s teams attacking play, and he hit the woodwork just after the break in a warning of what was to come.
Aduriz partnership
The understanding between Raul Garcia and striker Aritz Aduriz has been evident since he joined the club and it worked once again at Balaidos.
Fired low
Aduriz’s diagonal run left plenty of space for Raul Garcia, who broke forward from midfield. He received the ball on the edge of the area and fired low into the corner to secure the points after 71 minutes. Celta pushed hard at the end but Athletic stood firm to become only the third side to win in Vigo this season.
© LALIGA - 2015